What grade level is the best fit for Dancing Classrooms?

Dance to Success is focused on 5th grade. Other groups can be discussed when the schedule and school goals make sense.

Does a school need funding before asking?

No. We can talk through school budgets, PTA or PTO support, district funds, grants, sponsors, donors, or blended funding options.

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Q: What does the school provide?

The school identifies a campus contact, students, suitable instructional space, a workable schedule, and staff support for the residency.

Review the program schedule, school responsibilities, funding options, and next steps for a North Texas residency.

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Program at a glance

A structured school-day residency.

Dancing Classrooms is not a one-day assembly. Students return for 20 sessions and practice social dance, partner rotation, focus, cooperation, and respectful participation.

Best fit5th grade students during the school day.

Program schedule20 school-day sessions across approximately 10 to 12 weeks.

Student experienceNo prior dance training is required. Students rotate partners during the lessons.

Funding optionsSchool, PTA/PTO, district, donor, sponsor, grant, or a mix.

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School responsibilities

What each side provides.

Dance to Success

Provides the licensed curriculum, trained teaching artists, program coordination, school planning, instruction, and support for the culminating celebration.

The school

Provides a campus contact, students, suitable instructional space, a workable schedule, staff support, and the required campus or district approvals.

Path to launch

Four steps from inquiry to residency.

Submit school information

Share the school, student group, preferred semester, and the best campus contact.

Confirm campus fit

Review space, schedule, student count, staff involvement, and the approval process.

Confirm scope and funding

Set the class sections, dates, price, and school, PTA/PTO, district, grant, sponsor, or donor funding plan.

Schedule the residency

Match the 20 sessions with the school calendar and teaching artist availability.

School inquiry

Request school information.

This form is for principals, assistant principals, counselors, PTA/PTO leaders, district staff, and community partners who can help evaluate a residency.

Submitting the form does not create a commitment. Dance to Success will follow up about fit, timing, responsibilities, and possible funding.

First Name Last Name Email Phone School or District Your Role Grade Level Preferred Semester Approximate Number of Students Funding Status What should we know about the school or timing?

School FAQ

Common school questions.

What grade level is the best fit?

Dance to Success is focused on 5th grade, with flexibility to discuss another campus group when the schedule and goals fit.

How long is a residency?

A typical residency includes 20 school-day sessions across approximately 10 to 12 weeks, with a culminating celebration when scheduling allows.

Do students need dance experience?

No. The lessons are designed so students can participate without previous dance training.

How does partner rotation work?

Students rotate partners during lessons so they practice working respectfully with different classmates.

What does the school provide?

A campus contact, students, suitable instructional space, a workable schedule, staff support, and the required approval process.

Does funding need to be solved first?

No. We can discuss school, PTA/PTO, district, grant, sponsor, donor, or blended funding after confirming school fit.